September 1, 2020 Are you a member of the Canadian Mental Health Association? If so, join us at our Annual AGM. If not, click here to become a member today. Why attend the AGM? This is your chance to show your support for the mental well-being of our community, and to show your support for our not for profit […]Continue readingNotice of Annual General Meeting
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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Now on the Sunshine Coast
Gibsons (July 21, 2020) – The Canadian Mental Health Association North & West Vancouver (CMHA NWV) is bringing their supports and programs to the Sunshine Coast. This summer CMHA NWV is excited to be offering a variety of mental health supports and programs to the residents of the Sunshine Coast. At CMHA the vision is Mentally Healthy People in a Healthy Society. […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Now on the Sunshine Coast
A mentally healthy society starts courageous leadership
On July 14, 2020, Julia Kaisla, our Executive Director, was interviewed by the North Shore News about the homeless crisis on the North Shore. The article was initiated by a letter sent to the three North Shore mayors to ask for their action to protect those in our community living precariously. The letter asked the […]Continue readingA mentally healthy society starts courageous leadership
Warning signs: more Canadians thinking about suicide during pandemic
New national survey from the Canadian Mental Health Association and UBC exposes troubling pandemic mental health vulnerabilities across various groups Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC (June 25, 2020) – The pandemic has caused intense stress and disruption for all people in Canada, and is causing pronounced mental health concerns, including suicidal thoughts and feelings, in […]Continue readingWarning signs: more Canadians thinking about suicide during pandemic
National Indigenous Day 2020: A New Chapter
Dear community, We’re feeling the heaviness of this moment and we’re writing to let you know that we are with all of you who are desperately pleading for change. Whether you voice it out loud, protest, or just cry in your sleep, we are with you. The need to address the paradox of freedom and […]Continue readingNational Indigenous Day 2020: A New Chapter
Reflections on the Circle of Care program
Written by Tejal Barde, Circle of Care Housing and Outreach Coordinator I have been with the Circle of Care program since it began its journey with our partners, the North Shore Alliance Church and Health Connections Clinic. The current Circle of Care house has three individuals who have come from various walks of life and […]Continue readingReflections on the Circle of Care program
Counselling services expansion
With the recent “surge funding” from the BC Government (Community Action Grant) we have been able to offer more people more access to counselling. The changes we are implementing include: Expanding our support to the Sunshine Coast. We have hired a Social Worker who lives in Gibsons, and is well connected with the community there. […]Continue readingCounselling services expansion
What we’re doing to keep safe in this new phase
By Julia Kaisla, Executive Director Throughout these last couple of months, we have worked hard to ensure the safety of our residents at our residential mental health homes while still showing up for the community in all of the ways you have asked of us. Thank you for your patience and your willingness to engage […]Continue readingWhat we’re doing to keep safe in this new phase
Be aware of scammers falsely claiming to be from the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
It has been brought to our attention that members of the public have been receiving solicitation calls claiming to be from the Canadian Mental Health Association in British Columbia and asking for donations. Whilst occasionally we do reach out to people in our donor database by phone, we do not make unsolicited calls asking for […]Continue readingBe aware of scammers falsely claiming to be from the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
Painting away stress: How a weekly online watercolour group is supporting people’s mental health during the Covid-19 crisis
We think its safe to say that everyone is feeling some level of distress and anxiousness because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the way it has disrupted our lives. This is a perfectly normal and expected reaction. However, as the pandemic drags on the prolonged stress and anxiety can have detrimental effects on mental health, […]Continue readingPainting away stress: How a weekly online watercolour group is supporting people’s mental health during the Covid-19 crisis